Conjoint: BCom/BE(Hons) major in Information Systems

Information Systems deals with the practical and theoretical problems of providing information to an organisation and its members using information systems. With a major or specialisation in Information Systems, you will learn how to apply information technology solutions to business problems.
Studying Information Systems will equip you to develop creative and innovative solutions to problems in government, businesses and non-profit organisations. These are skills that have value in virtually every sector of a modern economy.

• An in-depth understanding of information systems concepts and theories
• High level of technical and software knowledge
• Practical application of computing knowledge to business
• Programming and design
• Logical and quantitative thinking
• Interpretive and analytical thinking
• Problem solving skills
• Commercial and business awareness
• Collaboration and communication skills
• Relationship-building skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A commitment to ongoing learning

If you choose to complete a postgraduate degree in Information Systems, more advanced or senior roles are possible including those that impact the strategic direction of an organisation. Possible roles include:
• Application developer/consultant
• Business analyst/consultant
• Business process engineer
• Systems analyst/consultant/developer
• Programmer analyst
• Software engineer
• Database administrator
• Network administrator
• Network engineer
• Network analyst/consultant
• Data communications specialist